NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8741 E Silver Saddle Dr Carefree, AZ 85262

Carefree Area

Estimated Value: $4,125,004 - $4,680,000

5 Beds
8 Baths
9,887 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 5, 2025

Last sale price $4,300,000 $435 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,420 / mo

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your own personal Carefree resort with 360 mountain and city light views. Perched atop a 3.4 acre lot with stunning views and privacy, yet just 6 minutes from downtown Carefree/Cave Creek! Seller has meticulously enhanced this Phil Smith/Alan Tafoya custom home to include every amenity. Full smart house with Savant Pro system to control: lighting, HVAC, Security, Music, TV's and private entry gate. Two pickleball courts, heated diving / lap pool and separate hot tub adorn the expansive patio spaces that wrap around this property to create a true resort level experience.
Spread across multiple levels to maximize privacy and views, this residence features two suites in the main house and a generous attached three bedroom guest casita with separate entry and living spaces. ALL FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME ARE AVAILABLE FOR A TURNKEY EXPERIENCE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Larchez

Compass License #BR631044000 Listed on: 12/21/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Nathan Waite

Compass License #SA677376000

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Antunes

HomeSmart License #BR533394000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 3.42 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Hillside Location
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Designed by Alan Tafoya Architects
  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2021
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 9,887 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Pump
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Black Mountain Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 88
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-25-092-B

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Phil Smith Custom Homes
  • Cow Track Estates 2 Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Recreation

  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,034

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

3.42 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Tom Darlington & Cave Creek Road
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Alan Tafoya
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2014
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Room Addition: Partial
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2021
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2014
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.42
  • Co List Office Mls Id: laun001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-776-1555
  • Subdivision Name: COW TRACK ESTATES 2
  • Architectural Style: Spanish, Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: B
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 434.91
  • Const - Finish:Const - Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Cooling:Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • EnergyGreen Feature:EnergyGreen Feature: Multi-Zones
  • Other Rooms:Other Rooms: Family Room, Library-Blt-in Bkcse, Bonus/Game Room, Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn, Exercise/Sauna Room
  • Technology:Technology: Pre-Wire Sat Dish, Sat Dish TV Ownd, Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd, Cable TV Avail, High Speed Internet, Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms, Security System Owned, Smart Home
  • Plumbing:Plumbing: Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr, Gas Hot Water Heater
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Exterior Fireplace, Fire Pit
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Tub with Jets, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Furnished(See Rmrks)
  • Living Area: 9887.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Wood Frames, Dual Pane, Skylight(s)
  • Additional Bedroom:Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split, Other Bedroom Downstairs, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Master Bedroom Sitting Room
  • Dining Area:Dining Area: Formal, Breakfast Room
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Fire Sprinkler System, Water Purifier, Furnished(See Rmrks)
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Built-in Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Multiple Ovens, Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Laundry:Laundry: Washer Included, Dryer Included, Inside
  • Master Bathroom:Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Tub with Jets, Private Toilet Room
  • Master Bedroom:Master Bedroom: Split, Downstairs
  • Window Features:Window Features: Solar Screens, Wood Frames, Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron, Block
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Balcony, Storage, Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue, Private Pickleball Court(s)
  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Diving Pool, Heated, Lap, Variable Speed Pump
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req, Vicinity of an Airport
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Built-Up, Tile
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: No
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: Yes
  • Private Pool Features:Private Pool Features: Fenced, Diving Pool, Heated, Lap, Variable Speed Pump

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Extended Length Garage, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Gated, Temp Controlled, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security System Owned, Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities: APS, SW Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 148845.0
  • Parcel #: 216-25-092-B

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Phil Smith Custom Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6034.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.0
  • Tax Lot: 88
  • Tax Map Number: 25.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2024
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Larchez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Antunes
HomeSmart
List Price
$5,000,000
Sold Price
$4,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$700,000
-14%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$4,387,501

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,501
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Rohr
RETSY
Buyer's Agent
David Larchez
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-8.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Rohr
RETSY
Buyer's Agent
David Larchez
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-8.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Rohr
RETSY
Buyer's Agent
Todd Sechrest
eXp Realty
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$3,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$240,000
-7.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2017
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Rohr
RETSY
Buyer's Agent
Louis Rugolo
eXp Realty
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900,000
-25.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
0.0396%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2013
Closed on
Apr 2, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Betsy Dickinson
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kay Muzzy
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$4,300,000 Pioneer Title Agency
-- Accommodation
$3,200,000 Security Title Agency Inc
$3,155,000 Old Republic Title Agency
$2,600,000 Landmark Title Assurance Age
$2,450,000 First American Title Ins Co
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $4,300,000 -14.0% $435 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2024 12/21/24 For Sale $5,000,000 +56.3% $506 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $3,200,000 -8.6% $324 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/26/2020 10/26/20 For Sale $3,500,000 +10.9% $354 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Sold $3,155,000 -7.1% $319 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2020 07/25/20 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2020 05/13/20 For Sale $3,395,000 +30.6% $343 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Sold $2,600,000 -5.5% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2017 05/14/17 Price Changed $2,750,000 -21.4% $278 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 For Sale $3,500,000 +42.9% $354 / Sq Ft
04/17/2013 04/17/13 Sold $2,450,000 -2.0% $248 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2013 03/19/13 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,997 $205,673
2024 $8,113 $195,879
2023 $8,113 $203,510 $40,700 $162,810
2022 $8,008 $182,650 $36,530 $146,120
2021 $8,717 $179,780 $35,950 $143,830
2020 $9,469 $161,150 $32,230 $128,920
2019 $9,458 $177,550 $35,510 $142,040
2018 $9,140 $170,080 $34,010 $136,070
2017 $8,845 $176,410 $35,280 $141,130
2016 $8,813 $175,050 $35,010 $140,040
2015 $8,291 $139,070 $27,810 $111,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6796769

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-25-092B

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